Weld Engineer

Xylem•Cheektowaga, NY

8d•$90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join the organization as part of the quality team. The Weld Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing welding processes and procedures in manufacturing and construction environments. They ensure the quality, efficiency, and safety of welding operations while maintaining compliance with industry standards and specifications. We offer a full benefits package to include Flexible Time Off (FTO) for salaried positions, health, dental, vision, investment savings plan, and additional miscellaneous benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, or related engineering field.
Professional certification such as Certified Welding Engineer (CWEng) or equivalent.
Thorough knowledge of welding processes (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, SAW).
Understanding of metallurgy and material properties.
Familiarity with welding codes and standards (AWS, ASME, API).
Experience with welding procedure specification development and qualification.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

Develop and oversee the qualification of welding procedures (WPS) and maintain procedure qualification records (PQR) in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
Analyze and troubleshoot welding-related issues, providing technical solutions to improve quality and productivity.
Evaluate and approve welding equipment, consumables, and technologies for specific applications.
Train and certify welders, maintaining documentation of welder qualifications.
Conduct weld inspections and oversee quality control processes.
Collaborate with design, production, and quality teams to optimize welding processes.
Investigate weld failures and implement corrective actions.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintain proper documentation.
Maintain and improve the weld program.
Monitor program progress and identify potential risks.
Coordinate cross-functional team meetings and provide regular updates to weld stakeholders.
Ensure project deliverables are completed on time and within budget.
Communicate program/project status and changes to relevant parties.
Provide technical expertise and support on weld-related questions and issues.
Collaborate with engineers and other stakeholders to develop weld solutions and weld improvements.
Review project designs and specifications for accuracy and feasibility.
Identify and troubleshoot technical issues that arise during project execution.
Collect, organize, and analyze weld program data.
Develop reports and presentations to communicate weld project progress and results.
Identify and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project success.
Make data-driven recommendations for process improvement and cost reduction.